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By Homa Bash - Updated March 21, 2025 4:59pm EDT - FOX 5 DC

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Two out of five full-service casual restaurants in D.C. say they are likely to close in the coming year, a recent survey says.
Restaurants blame rising costs, fewer people dining out and federal worker layoffs as part of the problem.

by: Ben Dennis at DC News Now
Posted: Mar 19, 2025 / 08:41 PM EDT
Updated: Mar 23, 2025 / 10:16 PM EDT

A new survey sheds a grim outlook for D.C. restaurants this year, saying more than 2 in 5 will likely close during 2025.

Author: wusa9.com
Published: 11:20 PM EDT March 19, 2025

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington survey shows a bleak future for casual restaurants in the District.

Published by NBC Washington on March 20, 2025 • Updated on March 20, 2025 at 12:11 am

A survey by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington says D.C. restaurants are declining at a rate faster than those in the suburbs.

By Dan Egitto and Katie Taranto at ARL Now
Published March 21, 2025 at 8:15AM

The D.C. area’s restaurant community is warning of closures as economic pressures and federal actions raise fears of less spending and higher costs.

By Aislinn Murphy FOX Business on March 19, 2025

RAMW CEO Shawn Townsend said DC full-service restaurants are 'facing a historic combination of pressures'

By Daniel J. Sernovitz – Senior Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal
Mar 18, 2025

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of Washington, D.C.'s culinary professionals who have been named finalists for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards

During the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival Cherry Picks dining program—a collaboration between the
Festival, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, and our city's finest eateries – we're featuring more restaurants, more menus, and more incredible food! From March 20 to April 13, over 50 participating restaurants are showcasing springtime menus featuring creative dishes and cherry blossom-inspired cocktails that’ll have you celebrating the season with every bite.

The James Beard Foundation® has unveiled the semifinalists for its 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards, presented by Capital One. Widely regarded as one of the nation’s most prestigious accolades, the James Beard Awards® celebrate outstanding achievements in the culinary and food media industries, while also promoting a culture where everyone can thrive.